Midterm Looking at Western, Indian, and Chinese classical Rhetorics, we can see similarities and differences. B1. Is it possible to really understand the rhetorical tradition of another culture? Explain why or why not, based on arguements of Yameng lui,…
English 5001
Midterm 5001
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Set A: The relationship between the study of rhetoric and the development of virtue or an ethical sense has been debated since classical times. Explain the classical and Enlightenment definitions of rhetoric and propose a contemporary definition. Account for differences…
English 5001
Midterm 5001
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Question A-3 In writing class today, how might a perception that studying rhetoric will lead to virtue manifest itself in pedagogy? You may draw on your experience as a teacher and/or student, as well as our class discussion. It is…
English 5001
The Bartholomae/Elbow Debate–Commentary #5
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Weighing in on the Bartholomae/Elbow debate, I find, happily, that I can encompass both of these intelligent thinkers into my teaching philosophy. Elbow’s emphasis is audience and the importance of being a real reader. He wants teachers to throw…
English 5001
The Rise of Composition Theory
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Mike Calou Commentary Week Number Seven 4-1-09 The Rise of Composition Theory “Yessssssssss!!!” Said with an image of Napoleon Dynamite in my mind. Finally, we are starting to read, and eventually discuss, the process of teaching writing. Don’t get me…
English 5870
Percy Commentary 5: The Experience that Counts
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The Percy article relates to two concepts – one we have been discussing in class and another that has always intrigued me. We have had a myriad of discussions on how observations can take on different meanings and relevance depending…